(MEGILATH ESTHER).
AUCTION 70 |
Thursday, September 22nd,
2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autographed Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 108
(MEGILATH ESTHER).
Late 20th-century
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $1,500
Art-nouveau inspired decorative motifs include intricate linear designs and flowing organic curves, utilized in both the text frames and window-like adornments. Interestingly, below the frame instructing the reader to give “shaloch manos” to his friend, the corresponding image is Asian in its detail, perhaps a further attempt by the artist to evoke the exotic world of ancient Persia. The final frame shows a white-bearded Jew, drinking wine - likely part of his Purim celebration - and acts as the colophon, as the artist’s signature appears beside in Hebrew: “S. Shimon.”